Phedimus_spurius

<i>Phedimus spurius</i>

Phedimus spurius

Species of succulent flowering plant

Phedimus spurius, the Caucasian stonecrop[1] or two-row stonecrop,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is still widely listed in the literature as Sedum spurium.

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Description

Phedimus spurius is a spreading evergreen perennial with alternate, simple, fleshy leaves on creeping stems. The flowers are pink, borne in spring through fall.[citation needed]

Taxonomy

Phedimus spurius is one of a number of species of sedum that segregate amongst the Crassulaceae in the Rhodiola clade, and were placed in the tribe Umbiliceae. These species are generally regarded as forming a separate genus, Phedimus.[2][3][4]}[5]

Cultivation

Several cultivars exist, of which Phedimus spurius 'Schorbuser Blut', with rich pink flowers, has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6] It is hardy to −20 °C (−4 °F) and below, but requires a sheltered position in full sun, with well-drained soil.

References

  1. [1]
    Sedum spurium 'Tricolor' at Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  2. [2]
    Thiede & Eggli 2007.
  3. [3]
    Ohba et al 2000.
  4. [4]
    Fu et al 2004.
  5. [5]
    ICN 2019.
  6. [6]
    "Sedum spurium 'Schorbuser Blut'". RHS. Retrieved 5 March 2021.

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